Parapuan.co – Monkeypox or monkey pox was declared a global health threat by the World Health Organization (2022) in July.
Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is spread through close contact with infected people or animals.
Infected skin, respiratory tract, or mucous membranes can allow the virus monkeypox enter the body.
Either one monkey pox symptoms is a rash, which is a change in the skin in the form of red patches or blisters.
Monkey pox rash usually appears within 3-4 days after the fever, and can heal on its own with side effects that last 2-4 weeks.
So, what’s the difference between monkeypox rash and common rash?
Launch HealthshotsThe symptoms of monkeypox are similar to flu, such as fever, chills, fatigue, weakness, body and muscle aches.
Symptoms of monkeypox that distinguish it from other diseases are swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) and rash.
The rash is usually red with flat, painful bumps filled with white fluid.
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